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My Darling Beaux

The night Bunzy died my heart shattered. I'd never known heartbreak like that; I still don't. Cleaning up his area, I didn't know if I were going to get another pet, at least not for a while. How long does it take to grieve a pet? When is OK to get a new one?...

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Oh My Lady Cat

Picture it: June 6, 2025. You're working from home and you hear a high squeal. Thinking it's a bird, you take a peak outside but don't really think much about it. A few hours you hear it again, and then you look outside and see the tiniest kitten on someone's patio....

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Nothing Breaks Like a Heart

"This world can't hurt you;It cuts you deep and leaves a scar;Things fall apart,But nothing breaks like a heart."Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus Waking up feels heavy. Moving through the world feels heavy. No matter how much I try to limit my news intake, I can't get away...

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Dedicated to the Legend: Bunny Anthajets

Saying goodbye to your best friend is hard. On August 21, 2024, I said an unexpected goodbye to my first pet. He wasn’t just a pet, though; he was my best friend. He cuddled with me when I was depressed, followed me around everywhere, and curled up with me when I was...

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Breakups Suck: How Ariana Madix Helped Me Believe I’ll Be OK

No, I don't know Ariana. But if I've learned anything from watching her flourish post-breakup is this--everything will be OK. An admitted reality television lover, I too, have been caught in the whirlwind of Vanderpump Rules (or...

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New? Start Here

In a world where we can easily isolate ourselves, let’s work on building community and being less alone.

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The Demi Confusion

Written with love.

Hi there, it’s Clarissa. FIVE12 STUDIO is a labor of love where I catalogue my thoughts in one place. I’m not trying to be anyone but myself: a complex multidisciplinary creative with ADHD, too many hobbies, and a crazy animal house. I love people deeply and believe in their humanity, and I hope this place allows you to feel that.